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Cogeneration Energy Profitability from the Energy User and Third-Party Viewpoint

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This paper describes the relationship between major energy costs such as: fuel, electricity, and thermal energy and their effect on cogeneration profits and economics from both the energy user and the third party perspective. The relationship between the prime mover efficiency and cogeneration operating profits is given. Optimum sizing philosophies for the cogeneration plant from both the energy user and the third party positions are presented. Several unique graphs are provided to illustrate and clarify the material.